Not a Zombie Movie!

Rating: 8/10 (13 July 2003)

First, let me say I think this is a terrific film. I haven't been so on-edge in a theatre in quite some time, at least for the first 2/3 of the story. Once they get to the military outpost it loses its steam, I think.
Several images and scenes remain in my mind though, like when the guy is walking through his old house with candle in hand and you see the outside POV and the thing starts rushing him. Cool. Also liked how he first saw the jet flying overhead. Loved the look of the film as well.
However, I don't think the "things" in the film are ZOMBIES. A Zombie is a dead person who is brought back to life. That does not happen in this film. These things are infected. Once you kill them, they're dead. So if you're bit by one, sure you'll be infected too, but if a thing KILLS you, you're dead, end of story- no ZOMBIES.
A crucial and distinct difference.